ADS 150 - Practicum for Alcohol and Drug Studies I

Credits: 3

Prerequisite: Completion of at least 27 units of the ADS program
Description: This course is the first part of a supervised fieldwork practicum that actively involves students at a supervised chemical dependency service site. Students apply and integrate the values, knowledge, and skills learned in the classroom through direct, hands-on experience in the area of alcohol and drug counseling. Special attention is given to individual, group, and family counseling.

Transferable
Transferable to CSU only

General Education:
Not approved for General Education

Student Learning Outcomes:

Apply knowledge gained in ADS coursework in a therapeutic setting.
Evaluate the application of the 12 core functions of an alcohol and drug counselor.
Achieve six measurable, personal goals based on the 12 core functions.

Total Course In-Class (Contact) Hours: 154
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lecture Hours: 0.22
Clinical Hours In Class: 8.33